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Last Tuesday, Shell and Gabon’s Ministry of Petroleum signed a memorandum of understanding. For many analysts, this agreement sends a strong signal about the country’s appeal and its offshore oil potential. The British company follows in the footsteps of two other industry giants—ExxonMobil and BP had shown interest in deepwater oil zones less than a […]

Diplomacy Morocco elected commissioner of AFCONE for nuclear safety in Africa The role of an AFCONE commissioner, as an African Union body tasked with enforcing the Pelindaba Treaty for a nuclear-free Africa, is both strategic, technical, and diplomatic in nature. June 26, 2026, 1:09 PM Morocco has been unanimously elected as Commissioner of the African […]

Economic Policy Gabon pushes for economic transformation in global mineral trade By Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2026 123 views No comments Libreville, June 26, 2026 — As industrial powers scramble to secure critical mineral supplies for their energy and technology needs, Gabon is championing a different kind of competition—one that could redefine its economic future. The […]

In Cameroon, senior chief Baloum and eight other individuals implicated in the double murder of young people in this locality of the country’s West region have been charged and remanded at Dschang Central Prison. New developments in the case of two young men burned alive in Baloum! On Thursday, 25 June, Chief Baloum and eight […]

Bénin emergency numbers: official ARCEP hotlines updated To streamline citizen access to critical services, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) in Bénin has released an updated directory of short emergency and assistance numbers. This initiative aims to ensure quick and reliable connections to essential public services, health care, and […]

Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – For decades, they carried the administration, built institutions, ensured state continuity, and passed on their knowledge to younger generations. Yet in many countries, retirees and the elderly remain largely overlooked by public policy, often praised in speeches but rarely placed at the heart of national priorities. Gabon has officially […]

Security conditions have continued to worsen dramatically across Rutshuru territory in North Kivu. Over a recent two-day period, at least ten individuals were abducted, two lives were tragically lost, and numerous possessions were plundered, according to reports from local humanitarian organizations. These troubling events, documented across at least six distinct areas, encompassed a range of […]

Economie Gabon ends SEEG model after 28 years of water and electricity management 168 views Libreville, June 26, 2026 – For nearly three decades, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) represented an integrated approach to managing the nation’s two most critical utilities. That chapter has officially closed. The Gabonese government, during a Council […]

France reassures amidst ebola case from RDC, no travel restrictions imposed Un agent de santé dans le laboratoire de l’INRB Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, confirmed a productive dialogue with French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist. This exchange followed the identification of an imported Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease case within French borders. Mr. Kaseya expressed […]

The municipal authorities of Abéché have taken decisive action to improve public health standards by dismantling an unauthorized slaughterhouse in the Farik Aguek neighborhood. This bold move underscores the commitment of local leadership to enforce food safety regulations and protect consumer health. Led by Hissein Hassan Tabit, assistant to the delegated administrator, the operation targeted […]

Chad’s housing minister inspects N’Djamena’s flood prevention systems The Chadian Minister of Housing conducted an inspection of PILIER project infrastructure in N’Djamena to assess its capacity to prevent floods, despite incidents of vandalism affecting some equipment. With the rainy season fast approaching, Mahamat Assileck Halata, the Minister of Territorial Planning, Urbanism, and Housing, undertook a […]

The chapter on SEEG has officially closed. The Gabonese government has formally enacted the dissolution of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon, the nation’s long-standing public water and electricity provider, which served for over four decades. In its place, two distinct companies are set to emerge, each concentrating on a specific service. This pivotal […]